The Volkswagen Type 2 Bus, commonly referred to as the T2, is one of the classic vehicles for which Volkswagen is known. From 1967 to 1979, the T2 became a pop culture icon, debuting during the “Summer of Love” and the “flower power” era, which featured vibrant colors and peaceful messaging. The Type 2 is also the main inspiration behind the all-electric ID. Buzz. The 2025…
People watching the holiday blockbuster movie Zootopia 2 will notice some vehicles that closely resemble Volkswagen models. That is because Disney and Volkswagen embarked on a cross-promotion for the movie. Bud Brown Volkswagen gives you the details. Since the beginning of animation itself, anthropomorphic animal characters have been used to represent humans and particular human…
After six years of sales in this country by an independent importer, Volkswagen of America established its headquarters in Englewood Cliffs, New Jersey, in 1955 to lead the marketing, sales, and service support to the growing number of dealerships needed. If you think about what was happening in the U.S.A. in 1955, domestic automakers…
Your family needs a spacious vehicle. One that will take you across the Midwest and beyond for road trips and adventures ahead. You also want space for seven people and your luggage with a comfortable ride and solid performance that will take you there without breaking a sweat. Only one vehicle will fit that bill—the…
Volkswagen has added a new Black Package to the 2025 ID.4, which adds a bit of menace to the exterior. Blacked-out trim may be nothing new in the industry, but it is unusual for EVs. Bud Brown Volkswagen gives you the details. The Volkswagen ID.4 is known for its smooth and whisper-quiet drivetrain. The motor…
The 2025 Volkswagen Golf R is the definitive sport compact car available today. It is the combination of a high-performance turbocharged engine with traction-inducing all-wheel drive. For 2025, Volkswagen added a package that brings more of what the enthusiasts want from their Golf R – more intensity from vehicle performance with less weight. Available on…
In September, the Volkswagen Golf GTI celebrated the 50th anniversary of its global debut. Since then, it has sparked the imagination of enthusiasts the world over. The Golf GTI has been the blueprint for all “hot hatches” and “sport compacts” since then. For 2025, the Golf GTI continues to set the standard for the sport…
It is a testament to how much things have changed that the company that once famously told us to “Think Small” now produces a vehicle that is 16 feet, 8 inches long, 7 feet, 4 inches wide, comfortably seats seven people, and is called Atlas. But Volkswagen means “people’s car,” and most people have families….
The first vehicle owned by the humble writer of this piece was a 1969 VW Beetle, which he promptly cut in half and transformed into a flatbed pickup truck. The second car was a 1969 Karmann Ghia that was mostly left untouched. Among all the things those vehicles had in common, what left the most…
It was a bit mixed a century ago, but before long, cars and trucks standardized their controls, using both arms and legs. Both hands shared steering duties, allowing each to shift gears, use turn signals, and operate other controls. The right foot handled acceleration and braking, while the now mostly unused left foot was responsible…
